Antecedents and outcomes of work-family interface

This study examines the mediating role of work-family conflict on antecedents and outcomes in a sample of dual career employees. We examine the antecedents and outcomes of work family and→ family work conflict. Our results show that family work conflict mediated the relationships → → between career development and job security and work-based family support programs. Similarities and differences from previous findings and implications are discussed. ANTECEDENTS AND OUTCOMES OF WORK-FAMILY INTERFACE Work and family conflicts have emerged as an increasingly important research topic in the last few decades. According to Zedeck (1992), this phenomenon is in part due to the increase in number of women in the workplace, the changing attitudes toward work and the changing roles of family members. Furthermore, today’s workplace is increasingly populated with working parents, single parents, and dual-career couples (Thomas & Ganster, 1995). The potential for work-family conflict increases as these working parents or dual couples struggle with the everyday work and home responsibilities. This study focuses on dual-career couples because dual career couples, especially those with children, are most affected by work-family conflict (Duxbury & Higgins, 1991). Further, more than 50% of North American work force is married with children, which suggests that information about this group should b